Woods, Stuart. Stone Barrington novel

After a series of nonstop adventures, Stone Barrington is eager for some peace and quiet in a rustic British setting. But no sooner does he land in England than he is beset by an outrageous demand from a beautiful lady, and an offer he cannot refuse. Unfortunately, Stone quickly learns that his new acquisition comes with a deadly mystery involving the complex relationships of the local gentry, and a relentless adversary who raises the stakes with every encounter. His restful country vacation is looking like yet another troublesome situation, but with his tireless aplomb and the help of a few friends, he is more than up to the challenge